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Telangana techie born without a hand secures ₹50 LPA Amazon role
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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Sai Bharath, a software professional from Telangana who was born without a hand, has been hired by Amazon with an annual package of ₹50 lakh.
Sai Bharath, a software professional from Telangana who was born without a hand, has recently been hired by Amazon. The multinational retailer offered him a role in its technology division with an annual compensation of ₹50 lakh.
Bharath's appointment underscores the company's emphasis on skill and merit, demonstrating that physical disability does not limit technical competence. Industry observers note that such high‑value packages are typically reserved for candidates with strong coding and problem‑solving abilities.
The hiring also highlights the broader shift in India's tech sector toward greater inclusivity, encouraging other firms to consider talent from diverse backgrounds.
Bharath's appointment underscores the company's emphasis on skill and merit, demonstrating that physical disability does not limit technical competence. Industry observers note that such high‑value packages are typically reserved for candidates with strong coding and problem‑solving abilities.
The hiring also highlights the broader shift in India's tech sector toward greater inclusivity, encouraging other firms to consider talent from diverse backgrounds.